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And check out Pacheco's Artisan Fair on the Orinda Patch calendar

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Greetings Orinda! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

  • Pacheco's Artisan Fair at Pacheco Community Center
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Shakespeare in the Park at John Hinkel Park
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream - Free Theater in the Park at John Hinkel Park

... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 56.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ⚠️ Magnitude 2.61 earthquake reported
    Aug 17 at 1:18 AM PDT: 2.61 magnitude earthquake occurred near Concord, CA. More than 12 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
  • Baby Cat found on Oakwood Dr.
    Orinda. Laying in the middle of the road. If this is your cat please contact me!! (Nextdoor North Orinda)
  • Chevron Stations, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Orinda. Apply here.
  • University of California Berkeley posted a job opening for Recruitment and Career Services Specialist (4509U) #70459 - 70459 in Berkeley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orinda here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lafayette

  • Review: The Many Delicious Pies of Pizza Antica in Lafayette Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
  • BREAKING: Acalanes High School Locked Down Over Potential Threat, All Clear Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)
  • They were told to park outside. Then their cars burst into flames (seattletimes.com)

Moraga

  • Moraga Has a New Sports Card and Trading-Card Game Store Bay Area Telegraph (bayareatelegraph.com)

Berkeley

  • 7 tips on reading to your child from a Berkeley librarian and an Oakland teacher (berkeleyside.org)

Ok Orinda! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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